I've had to get pretty systematic about it.

I put about $15,000 into rehabbing it, and it’s currently rented for $1,650/month, which nets me around $1,300/month after taxes, insurance, and expenses.The annual costs are:Taxes: $2,200Insurance: $1,600I’m looking to refinance this property to pull some equity and use the funds to buy my next rental, but I’m not sure what the best approach is.

My current manager oversees 100+ units but does not use management software or standardized processes, which has made it difficult to maintain confidence and control.I’m open to building new relationships with professionals who offer a more complete, organized approach to property management and investing.

As portfolios grow, managing leverage becomes critical. How are investors balancing growth while staying conservative enough to sleep at night?

I may circle back on that once I’ve tested a few more approaches.

It grows with practice, repetition, and a systematic approach to your business.

Being honest I dont have anything I would call a system at this time.

I’ve been refining a way I screen deals earlier so I don’t waste time or force numbers. Instead of anchoring on a single
ARV or best-case rehab, I’ve been using:  
ARV ranges (low / mid / high)Rehab bands (cosmetic / ...

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I can also share general information on common financing approaches many investors use in these regions.